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To stop smoking does nicorette (nicotine gum) give good results?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nicorette (nicotine gum): Mixed results. Any remedy for smoking sessation has better chance of being effective when you are ready to quit & have high motivation & purpose.

Answered 6/12/2019

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